Key West, a Favorite Gay Friendly Vacation Destination

When booking your vacation it is good to know the difference between a Gay Friendly hotel and a Gay hotel. A gay friendly hotel is a hotel that warmly welcomes the gay traveler. A Gay hotel is owned and operated by individuals that are themselves gay. GayTravel.com offers a great Destination Guide that will help you find accommodations by city. This guide helps you narrow down your vacation plans by listing properties, their amenities, as well as delineating between the two hotel types.

A review of the website will highlight travel choice world wide. There are listings for gay friendly vacations in almost every country. You can find listings for resorts, private bungalows, even cabins in the mountains. According to Gaytravel.com, Key West, Florida offers many gay owned or gay friendly lodging choices, some of which offer nude bathing. If this is something you are interested in, or not, inquire ahead.

A great Key West travel destination is The Mermaid and The Alligator, a beautiful Bed and Breakfast Inn. Located at 729 Truman, just a few blocks from Duval Street, this lovely Victorian home, built in 1904, delivers a restful retreat you will remember for a long time. Decorated lavishly and surrounded by fabulous tropical gardens, you will be happy to loose yourself here. Start your day out with a nice breakfast served in the dining area or in the lush gardens. End your day in the romantically lit hot tub or with a peaceful stroll. Wish several uniquely decorated rooms to choose from and prices ranging from $148 to $318, there is something that will please every one. If you are planning a romantic getaway, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

Key West offers non-stop entertainment. This small island, a mere 4 miles long and 2 miles wide, and is packed with shopping destinations, restaurants and bars. There are a great number of free activities to be found in Key West as well.

Check out Mallory Square at sunset for the most beautiful sunset every. Famous for the sunset gatherings, the square is full of visitors as well as open air restaraunts, street performances that will entertain your for hours and shopping opportunities galore!

Key West is truly a travel destination you will enjoy. In Key West it does not seem to matter if you are "straight" or "gay". The town's motto is "One Human Family" and you will be happy to see that in the City Chamber office a Rainbow flag hangs with all the others.